The Birmingham Diocesan Trust (BDT) is looking to appoint an experienced and qualified social worker or an alternatively qualified professional with significant multiagency safeguarding experience, to its Safeguarding Team.

As a Safeguarding Advisor you will, along with the Head of Safeguarding and other colleagues, be responsible for providing effective safeguarding advice and training across the Archdiocese of Birmingham.

You will be expected to promote excellent safeguarding practice, in line with local and national best practice, provide advice to Clergy and volunteer Parish Safeguarding Representatives on children and adults safeguarding practice and respond to safeguarding referrals.

You will need to be able to liaise effectively with a variety of statutory agencies and represent the Archdiocese at safeguarding meetings as well as supporting victims and survivors of past abuse.

This is a demanding and challenging role; therefore, we are looking for someone with:

• Experience of working within a safeguarding setting.
• A strong advocate for children at risk of harm and vulnerable adults and a determination to promote as paramount the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.
• Significant post qualification experience of adult or child safeguarding.
• Knowledge of both child and adult safeguarding legislation and guidance.

HR and Safeguarding Manager
The Dock, London (office and home based)

Are you an experienced HR professional seeking your next step up? Want to contribute to the culture of a growing charity that values integrity, dedication and collaboration? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

Action Tutoring is an education charity that supports pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds to succeed in school.

In the UK today, young people facing socio-economic disadvantage are less likely to achieve the grades they need to progress in life. This isn’t because they are any less able – it’s because they have less access to tools to support them to realise their potential.

We help to level the playing field by working in partnership with schools to deliver weekly tutoring in English or Maths, to pupils who need it the most.

We’re currently looking for an HR and Safeguarding Manager to join us on a 12 month contract that has the potential to become a permanent position.

The Benefits 

- Salary of £28,000 - £32,000 per annum DOE
- Flexible working
- Pension with employer and employee contribution (after probation) 
- 25 days’ holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays
- Team socials 
- Recognition schemes to celebrate staff who go above and beyond
- Team away days with regular training opportunities

This is a superb time to join us at a key stage in our evolution. We’re supporting the delivery of the National Tutoring Programme, which will provide catch-up support to pupils whose education has been impacted by COVID-19. It’s vital that we’re able to grow and expand our resources so we can support every pupil in need – that’s where you come in. 

You will have the opportunity to play an integral part in helping us build a strong team and culture that is fit for growth. As this is a new position in our organisation, you will have the chance to really make the role your own. 

We’ll provide you with a comprehensive induction and training to ensure you succeed as part of the Action Tutoring team. We’re committed to providing development opportunities for staff, so you will be supported to challenge yourself and take on new areas of responsibility. 

The Role

As the HR and Safeguarding Manager, you will help us to build a strong culture of equality, diversity and inclusion and drive forward our work in these areas. 

This is a varied role that will cover HR, safeguarding, recruitment, learning and development and strategy and leadership. You’ll benefit from an interesting workload, including providing advice to line managers, hiring the best people for our team and driving forward diversity initiatives, such as our Black Lives Matter work. 

Reporting to our Head of Finance and Operations, you will: 

- Work with senior team members to develop and implement HR policies, procedures and guidance documents
- Introduce and develop an organisational L&D strategy
- Manage the recruitment process for new hires 
- Support our safeguarding functions, including processing DBS checks 
- Work with our Mental Health First Aiders to ensure we have a strong wellbeing offering
- Liaise with teams across the organisation to make sure we are as diverse and inclusive as possible 

About You

To join us as our HR and Safeguarding Manager, you will need: 

- At least three years’ experience as an HR administrator or manager 
- Experience of using, and taking responsibility for, a Human Resources Information System (HRIS) 
- The ability to work flexibly on your own initiative to achieve objectives
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A CIPD membership 
- A degree (or equivalent) 

You may have previously worked as an HR Administrator, Human Resources Administrator, HR Advisor, Employee Relations Advisor, Human Resources Generalist, or HR Generalist. 

The closing date for applications is the 24th August 2020. 

Webrecruit and Action Tutoring are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re seeking your next step as our HR and Safeguarding Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Are you a Recruitment and Onboarding Administrator looking to have a meaningful impact and help us in making the ordinary possible for children and young people with autism?

Ambitious about Autism is the national charity for children and young people with autism. We provide services, raise awareness and understanding as well as campaign for change. Through TreeHouse School, Ambitious College and The Rise School we provide specialist education and support to children and young people, aged 4 to 25, with autism.

As the Recruitment and Onboarding Administrator, you will be passionate about delivering an excellent and rigorous onboarding service to both new and existing employees. In addition, you will pro-actively support and guide all stakeholders with expert knowledge of effective onboarding and compliance regulations in line with the organisations policies and procedures.

About you

We are looking for an agile and pro-active individual that has experience within a compliance role within a regulated setting such as Education, Health or Social Care. The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

• Excellent communication skills and a passion to build trusted relationships at all levels.
• Experience of processing compliance files, including DBS, referencing and occupational health.
• Understanding of Safer Recruitment and processes relating to the maintenance of internal HR systems.
• Knowledge of legislation (such as Keeping Children Safe in education) and recruitment best practice
• Adaptable through conflicting deadlines whilst ensuring the upmost attention to detail.
• Demonstrate the value of being a team player, within small and large teams
• Strong influencing skills and ability to engage successfully with stakeholders at all levels

 Why join us?

• We trust and value our employees as expert's in their field of work.
• Holiday generous 27 days
• Flexible working
• Autonomy to build and nurture trusted relationships across the organisation.
• We are committed to CPD, where you can access a wide range of training and development opportunities.
• Annual staff recognition awards.
• Cycle to work scheme up to £5000.
• Season ticket loans.
• A wide range of wellness programmes.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to physiotherapy for all employees.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to young people and children with autism.

Additionally, we will support the successful applicant to work from home both from a technical and a well-being perspective during current restrictions regarding non-essential travel.

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams video call. This will be a 2 stage on the 1st stage will be held on the 18th Aug and 2nd stage on Thursday 20th Aug.

If you would like more information about the role or would like an informal, confidential discussion please contact Stephen Vickers.

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. 

Office, HR and Finance Administrator (One Year FTC)
The Dock, London, E1

About Us

Action Tutoring is an education charity that supports pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds to succeed in school.

In the UK today, young people facing socio-economic disadvantage are less likely to achieve the grades they need to progress in life. This isn’t because they are any less able – it’s because they have less access to tools to support them to realise their potential.

We help to level the playing field by working in partnership with schools to deliver weekly tutoring in English or Maths, to pupils who need it the most.

Following a recent promotion, we’re now on the lookout for an Office, HR and Finance Administrator to join our team in the heart of London for a one year, fixed-term contract which has the real possibility to extend subject to funding.

Your Benefits

- Salary of £23,000 - £25,000 per annum depending on experience
- 25 days’ holiday per year per annum, plus Bank Holidays
- Contribution to staff pension scheme

This engaging and varied role requires a highly organised individual who can turn their hand to many different tasks and facilitate our organisation. You’ll have the chance to take the initiative, work independently and provide vital support across a number of our teams.

We’ll provide you with a comprehensive induction and training on our systems and we strongly believe in offering professional development opportunities to all our staff, so you will have plenty of chances to grow within your role.

What’s more, as a growing charity, you can be sure that not only will your work be doing good and giving back to the community but also you will potentially have the chance to get involved in new areas of responsibility and stay with us far beyond your contract.

Your Role

As the Office, HR and Finance Administrator, you will act as the conduit for effective operations throughout our Head Office. In many ways, you will be the glue that holds all the strands of our activities together and you will have the chance to get involved in a wide array of projects and activities that will mean no two days are the same.

Your role will be divided into several distinct areas of operation: administration support, Board support, finance support, HR support and additional (general) support. This will include:

- Managing diaries, co-ordinating travel, arranging meetings and events and taking minutes
- Fielding phone calls and emails and greeting and welcoming visitors to the office
- Playing an active role in IT, GDPR and safeguarding meetings
- Providing administrative support for Board meetings
- Assisting with financial administration, including invoices and payments, preparing monthly finance paperwork and processing payroll and expenses
- Supporting accurate HR record keeping, starter and leaver processes and staff social activities
- Assisting with the delivery of fresher’s fairs and events, processing volunteer applications and DBS checks
- Providing cover for staff during holiday periods or absence

About You

To be considered as an Office, HR and Finance Administrator, you will need:

- Previous experience in an administrative or finance role
- Experience in customer service or customer-facing roles
- Strong IT skills
- A degree level qualification (or equivalent work experience) with GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths (at a minimum)

You will also need the following attributes:

- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Strong numeracy skills
- The ability to work well with a wide range of people
- The ability to manage a busy and varied workload in a highly organised fashion, work well under pressure and manage deadlines
- The ability to take the initiative and work independently
- Strong attention to detail
- Trustworthiness and strong integrity

All applicants will require the right to work in the UK.

The ideal candidate will also have experience gained within the charity sector or of working with volunteers.

Other organisations may call this role Administrator, Office Administrator, Operations Assistant, Office Assistant, Admin Assistant, Receptionist, Secretary, PA, EA, Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, HR Assistant, Human Resources Administrator, or Customer Service Administrator.

The closing date for this role is the 24th August 2020.

Please note: we are expecting a high number of applications for this position. Please ensure that all supporting questions are answered in full within your application to ensure you do not miss out.

Webrecruit and Action Tutoring are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as an Office, HR and Finance Administrator, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Thames Valley Partnership is an established charity of over 25 years, delivering a range of services to support those who are vulnerable and at risk of exclusion.  We also work to develop long-term solutions to the issues of crime and social exclusion, working at both practical and strategic level to influence policy and share good practice. We have a proven track record of supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse as well as delivering training around this. Since 2010 we have been particularly involved in working to help develop, promote and roll out technological solutions to protect victims of domestic abuse on a national level, including TecSOS and the Bright Sky App.

The Role:

We now have an exciting role within a newly shaped learning function where there is a real appetite to embrace digital learning within this rapidly growing area. The purpose of this role is to design, develop and deliver a range of bespoke training packages to prevent and respond to domestic abuse and sexual violence. This role would ideally suit an innovative and organised person experienced in both creating and delivering training, ideally virtually and in the area of domestic abuse or similar. A good understanding of adult learning techniques is essential, along with a creative eye and a strong digital skillset. This is an exciting and rewarding role where you will also be involved in supporting an ongoing digital project currently in development with another charity and where you will make a real and positive impact on the safety and well-being of those who suffer domestic abuse.  

Please note that this is a full time post on a salary of £35Kper annum and is offered on a fixed contract basis until March 2021 (however, there may be the possibility to extend this depending upon funding at that time).  The post is available to start asap.

The closing date for applications is: Wednesday 12th August 2020 at 1700hrs

Interviews (Virtually) Week Commencing 17th August 2020

A full Job Description and Application Form can be download from the Partnership website.

Home-Start Barnet is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with young children. Our volunteers support families experiencing difficulties by visiting them regularly in their own homes and offering them friendship, emotional and practical help.

The Office Administrator has a pivotal role in the co-ordination and implementation of office procedures. The post holder will be the first point of contact for external stakeholders, while providing core administrative support to the organisation and its projects.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• To provide a warm, friendly and professional welcome to all callers and visitors and direct them accordingly
• Handle incoming communications including telephone calls, emails and letters; responding to queries as appropriate or taking messages and follow up as required
• Provide central administrative support to the charity, such as meeting and hospitality arrangements, room bookings and setting up
• Assist with the provision of HR administrative support, including but not limited to DBS applications, setting up and maintaining staff files and updating Bright HR
• Process referrals and enter into Charity Log database, maintaining accuracy and efficiency
• Provide administrative support for ad hoc events, trips and activities
• Accurate minute taking at trustee board meetings, team meetings and AGM
• Providing administrative support to assist in the recruitment and support of volunteers, completing DBS and reference checks

Standing Together (ST) coordinates the ground breaking coordinated community response to domestic abuse in West London. ST are co-founders, alongside Peabody and Gentoo, of the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA) which was founded in 2014 to promote better practice, policy and research in relation to housing and domestic abuse. DAHA is made up of a small team of five who are supporting housing providers in the UK to acquire DAHA accreditation. We offer the Safe at Home domestic abuse course, bespoke training for housing providers.

We are seeking an experienced and expert associate trainer(s) on a short-term contract (up to six months) to further develop our training offer to help meet an increase in demand for training courses and delivery. The associate trainer will design and develop new accessible and engaging training courses that includes producing all the content, activities and resources required for delivery by the DAHA team and our pool of associate trainers. They will also provide a framework for the delivery of a DAHA leads course, taking inspiration from our CCR Leaders Course. The job description includes a description of three units of work represent three different training courses. Each course can be considered as a separate, standalone piece of work. We recognise that each course may require different skills, knowledge and expertise and are therefore open to working with multiple trainers to complete the work required. We therefore welcome applications from trainers expressing to work on one or more standalone units of work.

Applicants must be enthusiastic, creative thinkers, highly motivated, flexible and have a keen interest in the field of domestic abuse. You must be professional and able to work as part of a small dynamic and innovative team who are focused on delivering the highest standard of training and be quality focused.

We are particularly looking for trainers with specialist knowledge in domestic abuse and an understanding of housing. Trainers with a relevant professional teaching qualification, such as PTLLS will be given priority.

Beyond this project, there is scope to undertake further work as an associate trainer to deliver our training courses on an ad-hoc freelance basis.

To apply, please submit a CV and supporting statement letter covering requirements in the job description and the person specification. Please also indicate what units of work you are applying for and a brief outline of how you plan to meet deliverables and your timeframes for doing so. 

This is a great opportunity to be part of an organisation that is passionate about seeing lives transformed that is also fun, friendly and committed to seeing our values shape all that we do and are. As a member of the HR Team, this role will help serve all of our team including the CEO, National Office Staff, front line staff and those working in our projects. HR has the privilege of working across the organisation and interacting with all of our team to support them in their roles.

The Payroll & HR Administrator will provide a high-quality payroll processing service, and will support the HR Team with administration, to help ensure a professional, compassionate and efficient service is delivered to the organisation.  Therefore, the successful candidate will be passionate about the work that we do and see the importance of having good processes in place to ensure that things run smoothly and that expectations are clear. You will need to have excellent interpersonal and administration skills, being able to work calmly under pressure and understanding the importance of confidentiality. 

We believe the HR team plays a key role in helping to shape the culture of the organisation. Therefore, you should be someone who models our values and understands how these impact the way that we work. This role can often be busy with a number of competing demands, and you should therefore be someone who can work flexibly. We are looking for someone who is a strong team player, who is able to communicate well, and be available to help where needed. 

For more information, please see the recruitment pack and apply via our website. 

Holidays: 25 days pro rata + 8 Bank Holidays + a discretionary 3 days over Christmas + additional length-of-service entitlement; we also offer a generous pension scheme, an Employee Assistance Porgramme, and travelcard loan and cycle to work schemes
Start date: 7th September 2020 (negotiable)
Location: 95 Sirdar Road, London W11 4EQ
Deadline for applications: 9am, Monday 17th August 2020
Selection day: Tuesday, 25th August 2020 (via Zoom video call)

Dear Candidate,
 

We are looking for a high-calibre candidate to join our staff team as a Community Development Worker with the aptitude and ability to learn on the job. 

The ClementJames Centre is an award-winning charity that provides programmes that address underachievement and social exclusion.  We support over 2,900 children, young people and adults each year, most at risk of failing to meet their potential to go onto higher education or employment, due to disadvantage. 

We have four main programmes:

• Adult Learning - supporting adults to improve their English, Maths and ICT skills. We offer a wide range of Functional Skills courses and intensive literacy & numeracy support.
• Employment Support - helping people to gain meaningful and sustainable employment. We offer tailored advice and support, mentoring and work skills activities
• Wellbeing & Support - empowering people to overcome barriers and challenges and to engage with their own wellbeing. We do this through the provision of Information, Advice and Guidance, and wellbeing support and activities
• Children & Young People’s Education - helping young people to learn, flourish and achieve their potential. We provide academic support, mentoring, intensive literacy & numeracy support and aspirational activities

The role of the Community Development Worker is a varied one and includes delivering our bespoke Employment Programme to local adults and young people, supporting with a range of health and wellbeing projects and providing at least one element of either, Advice and Guidance on a range of issues, or literacy and numeracy support to children and adults.

Our dedicated staff team is essential to the success of everything we do. Together, we work towards a fairer society where everyone is empowered to release their potential and live fulfilled lives. As a Community Development Worker you will be at the forefront of positive social change, helping local children and adults to grow and succeed.

This exciting training scheme will not only give you a real insight into the charity sector, but also provide you with the skills and hands-on experience required to excel as a charity professional. The scheme offers full training, development and support, and you will have the opportunity to work with driven and compassionate colleagues within a vibrant community.

If you believe that everyone should have the opportunity to release their potential and live fulfilled lives and you would like to join a dynamic, innovative organisation, then The ClementJames Centre could be the perfect career choice for you.

The ClementJames Centre is a welcoming and unique place to work and if you would like to speak to a member of staff prior to submitting your application please email us to arrange a phone call.

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At ClementJames, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. If you require the application documents in a different format please do not hesitate to contact us.

Black and Minority Ethnic people are currently under-represented in The ClementJames Centre’s workforce and also within the charity sector. The ClementJames Centre particularly welcomes applications from Black and Minority Ethnic people.

Safeguarding is everyone’s business. The ClementJames Centre is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff are required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Please note - In order to apply candidates must sent a completed Application Form, CVs and Cover letters will not be accepted. 

Maternity Cover – Administration Assistant

Thank you for showing an interest in working with Emmaus. Emmaus is a fantastic organisation, helping people who have experienced homelessness to re-gain lost self-esteem by providing them with a stable home and meaningful work in one of our social enterprises, which are predominantly charity retail based. We understand that a home is more than just a roof over your head; it’s somewhere to belong, where you feel part of a community. And that’s what Emmaus offers.

This role is with Emmaus UK, the federation office which provides support, guidance, training and central services to the Emmaus groups in the UK. The post is based in Birmingham although at the moment the Emmaus UK team are working from home and this is the plan for the foreseeable future. We are looking for an experienced administrator to join our team supporting our central staff and the 34 groups across the UK.

The role is a fixed term contract as maternity cover and is based within the administration team, answering the phone, responding to emails and managing the administrative functions as well as coordinating important meetings, working closely with the senior management team and Board of trustees and supporting the wider Emmaus UK team to deliver their activities.

This is a core role that underpins the organisation so we are looking for someone who is experienced, proactive and able to deal with multiple conflicting deadlines. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic and engaged, organised and professional, with a high attention to detail. We are looking for someone who enjoys working within a small but passionate team and thrives using their skills to enable others. Anyone applying for this role should be able to clearly explain how their previous experience demonstrates these qualities.

If you are interested in the role, please submit a completed application form that clearly evidences how you meet the personal specification. We will not accept CV’s or cover letters for this role and if they are submitted, we will disregard the application.

The deadline for applications is 10pm on Sunday 09 August 2020. Decisions will be made by Friday 21 August and interviews will be held between on Thursday 27 August and Friday 28 August 2020. We anticipate these will take place over Microsoft Teams or Zoom.

Emmaus UK is committed to equality and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all
backgrounds. If you have any questions or would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email.

Yours sincerely,
Maria-Angela Wells
Executive Assistant & Governance Manager
Emmaus UK

Victim Support is looking for a Learning and Development Advisor based in London, with moderate travel and overnight stays.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

This is an exciting role that requires a mixture of skills in relation to learning and development. The role is varied and will involve delivery, design and management of learning to support staff and volunteers within Victim Support. As the face of learning and development within your area you will build positive relationships, promote learning and act in an advisory capacity when it comes to development.

You will;

• Deliver and design face to face and virtual training for our volunteers, staff and partners. There is an expectation that you will deliver 3 days per week, with 2 days administration work. This delivery will be across the locality (London and occasionally outside of London).
• Work with Subject Matter Experts and senior staff within Victim Support on learning projects within the organisation.
• Promote Victim Support's services and identify any commercial training opportunities.
• Create accurate delegate reports and take appropriate action to address any identified under-performance.
• Deliver high quality presentations and learning interventions with a focus on evaluation and continuous improvement.

It is essential to be able to work without direct supervision, prioritise work and deal with competing and conflicting demands in an organised and effective manner.

The post is for 37.5 hrs per week and a degree of flexibility is necessary.

This role will work from home or an office based in the London area (Falcon Road or Barking) but will have significant travel across the region and possible overnight stays.

The role will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) and police vetting check.

To apply, please visit for an application pack and further details.

The closing date for this role is 1^st September 2020.

Interviews are planned to be held after shortlisting week commencing 14^th September 2020.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as (s). In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

Initial fixed term (12 months)

We’re looking for a talented facilitator and learning designer to help develop our 1400+ people.

We want to deliver learning at scale differently, making the most new approaches, digital technologies and the existing talent and skills we have within the organisation. 

As Learning Lead, you’ll apply your facilitation skills, creative thinking and appetite for trying new approaches within a large substance use and mental health charity. We are especially looking for someone with skills and experience in delivering remotely, and using digital tools to meet learning aims. 

You’ll work with a range of staff - from front line delivery staff in services to senior managers. You’ll develop and design learning content, materials and resources to help improve outcomes, using a range of approaches. 

You’ll work in a small team of skilled professionals based across the UK. This role may involve travel across the UK, but we are increasingly facilitating training sessions online.

What we’re looking for

• You’ll have the ability to design and deliver learning for a range of audiences, and in a variety of formats such as workshops, events, online, mentoring schemes and peer learning. 
• You’ll have the ability to take complex ideas and processes and make them simple to understand.
• You’ll have a structured approach to developing learning, and start with an understanding of people’s needs. 
• You’ll take a coaching approach to working with people.  You’ll have a collaborative approach to solving problems, and be used to facilitating and working with multiple stakeholders to design solutions. 
• You’ll be digitally savvy and have an interest in developing technologies. 
• You’ll have a passion for learning and in thinking about how to develop people at scale.

Salary

£32,039

Benefits of working with us

• 28 days holiday plus a bank holiday allowance (pro rata for part time staff)
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Death in service benefit scheme
• Flexible working patterns to help with work life balance
• Training and development opportunities
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Further information

Interviews will be held via Google Meet on 3rd September.

Information about us and our recruitment processes

We are an equal opportunities employer and have committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of our work. Although we welcome applications from all sections of the community we are only able to employ those who have the legal right to work in the UK.

We particularly welcome applications from black and ethnic minority candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce.

We want to safeguard and protect the children, young people and adults we work with. Our rigorous selection process applies to all applicants to support this aim.  If you are applying for a role which involves regulated activity you will need to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (including Barred Lists) check (if in England) or become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme (if in Scotland). We will also seek references as part of the selection process for this role, including from your current or most

Mental Health First Aid Instructor (BAME Community Connector) Restore

Department: Volunteering and Training

Reports to: Head of HR, Volunteering and Training

Employment term : Part Time/Perm (21 Hours a week – 3 days flexible)

Salary: £9,960 per annum plus we will fund your training and CPD courses worth £5000 and pay you whilst you train.

Position based in: Oxford, UK (Travelling across UK will be required)

Benefits: Access to counselling services, Individual Training Budget which can also be used towards your gym pass. Pensions, Travel loan, Eye Care scheme, Cycle to work scheme, 33 days holiday, four weeks unpaid sabbatical after five year’s service

Background

Right at the heart of what we do, we deliver services each year to around 1,500 individuals recovering from mental health issues. 

Oxford’s non-white population is 36%, yet currently only 10% of Restore beneficiaries are from BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) communities. Restore is committed to tackling this massive discrepancy, by seeking to improve links with local BAME communities through Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training and follow-up. MHFA is a programme developed by MHFA England, which teaches people how to recognise the symptoms of mental health problems, how to provide initial help and how to guide a person towards appropriate professional help. Restore has been delivering this programme for 10 years, but fails to reach BAME communities. We believe that training can start great conversations to address this

Aim of this role

The aim of this role is to champion diversity to encourage and promote inclusion and equality for those from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds. This will ensure that the work is reflected in Restore’s values that we advocate.

The BAME MHFA Instructor will be the key representative of BAME members who will work to help improve stigma around mental ill health in BAME communities by enhancing interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening.

As the BAME MHFA instructor, you should be friendly and approachable, organised and able to train BAME members in a sensitive manner as there will be cultural differences.

What are we looking for?

Are you passionate about delivering training in mental health and how it can positively impact recovery? Do you have the skills to engage learners in how to recognise symptoms of mental health problems, how to provide initial help and how to guide a person towards appropriate professional help? Do you enjoy the challenge of a rewarding and stimulating role? We are looking for a highly organised, skilled communicator who is able to empower the learners.

The overall purpose of this exciting opportunity is to deliver MHFA courses to BAME communities to help reduce the stigma and improve knowledge and understanding around mental ill health.

An MHFA instructor is required to be qualified and accredited by MHFA England. We will fund your training, and pay you whilst you train.

Why work for us?

As an employee of Restore, you can expect a range of fantastic benefits and opportunities to both support you and enable you to develop both personally and professionally. These include:

• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which can provide short term counselling, and up to six sessions of relevant physical therapy.
• An individual training budget which, in agreement with your line manager, you can allocate to relevant training and development opportunities, from both within the partnership, and externally.
• A pension scheme that provides 2% matched to your own contributions.
• A travel loan to buy any bus or train season tickets in advance
• An eye care scheme which contributes funds towards spectacles for DSE use
• Access to our Cycle to Work Scheme which enables you to save up to 47% off the retail price of bikes and accessories.
• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata), and the option to take an unpaid sabbatical after 5 years of service with us.
• 18 hours training. This includes Mental Health First Aid (12 hours), Introduction to Restore training (6 hours) which covers who Restore is as well as key policies such as boundaries, confidentiality, safeguarding, equal opportunities and whistleblowing.
• Offered the opportunity to participate in other training courses lead by professionals.

Key Responsibilities

This is an outreach and developmental role, working with in BAME led organisations to develop effective community links and networks to promote and deliver Mental Health First Aid training and help reduce the effect of Mental Health stigma in the local communities.

We want to enable you to become a qualified MHFA instructor. An MHFA instructor is required to be qualified and accredited by MHFA England. We will fund your training, and pay you whilst you train.

This post requires a dynamic and committed person to deliver MHFA in Oxfordshire and occasionally elsewhere in the UK. The post will assist in marketing, developing, and delivering Mental Health First Aid for Restore.

The Mental Health First Aid Instructor is responsible for promoting and delivering Mental Health First Aid training.

Delivering MHFA

• Deliver MHFA training to a high standard, enabling people to become skilled MHFA Aiders
• Promote and market MHFA aiming to recruit both individuals and organisations onto MHFA courses
• Co-ordinate MHFA bookings include arranging venue hire and catering
• Manage the collection and reporting of MHFA data, including learner details
• Assist in the design and delivery of bespoke Mental Health in the Workplace training courses

General Responsibilities

• Carry out administrative duties such as data entry, record keeping, emails, course bookings and invoicing, and produce reports in line with MHFA England and funder requirements
• Participate in, and make use of staff meetings
• Participate in, and make use of supervision
• Demonstrate commitment to Restore’s aims and values, addressing race, culture, gender, class, disability, sexual orientation, age and other discrimination in relation to mental health issues
• Work with other Restore staff as part of a team
• Attend annual Continuing Professional Development Training as required
• Abide by all Restore policies, procedures and protocols
• Undertake any other duties as may be required by Restore
• To cover for other instructors during periods of absence if needed

Person Specification: MHFA Instructor

An understanding of the sector, a commitment to Restore, and empathy with people with mental health problems is vital. Restore needs people who have the ability to cope with limited resources, seize opportunities and think creatively.

Awareness of the stigma and other issues surrounding mental illness is important, as is the ability to remain impartial, as this role may involve working in potentially sensitive areas

Shortlisting Criteria (to demonstrate on application)

Essential:

• Significant experience in working with BAME communities.
• A positive respectful approach to BAME communities and able to use reach out to different communities and work on own initiative
• Computer literate to use emails and use Microsoft applications to create presentations
• Strong administrative skills for data inputting, to write reports and keep records
• Ability to inspire confidence and empathise with a wide diversity of community groups
• Experience of public speaking or teaching/ delivering training courses effectively
• Ability to form good effective working relationships and work as part of a team
• Positive attitude towards people with mental health issues
• Enthusiastic approach to reducing stigma associated with mental ill health
• Full driving licence and access to own vehicle

Desirable:

• From a BAME background
• Ability to speak other languages in addition to English
• Knowledge of working with BAME communities, migrants, refugees or asylum seekers and the issues faced to accessing services
• Training/teaching qualifications, e.g. AET (Award in Education and Training)
• Experience of effective networking
• Good knowledge about mental health issues
• MHFA qualification
• Experience of delivering training in a diverse range of topics

Interview Criteria

Essential:

• Knowledge of the issues /stigma around Mental Health in BAME communities
• Understand and demonstrate a willingness to promote positively Equal Opportunities
• Ability to translate relevant information in a sensitive manner in order to provide the correct advice and information.
• The ability to deliver a range of MHFA training
• Flexibility required on working days and willing to undertake evening and weekend work when required
• Willing to undertake regular travel within the county and occasionally elsewhere in the UK
• Attend National Trainer meetings and training days when required
• Ability to give the time commitment to the training
• Commitment to all aspects of anti-discriminatory practice
• Ability to  co-ordinate the delivery of mental health training in Oxfordshire and surrounding counties
• Can demonstrate ability to be objective and non-judgmental
• Ability to communicate with, motivate and support others
• Excellent organisational skills
• Able to deliver all MHFA products on a regular basis and to a high standard
• One to one skills and the ability to give impartial information, advice and guidance
• Appropriate self-presentation for contact with different groups of people
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable:

• A collaborative, flexible, non-defensive, positive approach
• Experience of working in unstructured and informal settings

Other Information:

• Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service.
• This post will be on a 4 week’s notice period.
• There is a probation period of six months for new employees, during which time your employment will be monitored. Your employment will be subject to you completing your probationary period to the satisfaction of RESTORE.

This job description is likely to change over time, subject to discussion with the post holder, and in line with the expectation of funders and the strategy for the organisation agreed by the Chief Executive and Trustees.

About Restore

Restore is an Oxfordshire charity that provides expert support in innovative rehabilitation, employment and training support for people with mental health problems. Our aim is to work with people with mental health problems to enable them to achieve their maximum potential.

Restore is a charitable company limited by guarantee and our trustees are elected by our membership and run the organisation on their behalf.

We believe that everyone has talents and abilities, and the capacity to make a valuable contribution to the community. We believe that people with mental health problems have the right to work and the right to the support they need to become and remain employed. We believe that the stigma associated with mental health problems damages the whole community and we work to challenge this discrimination.

Restore works in Oxfordshire with people who have mental health problems. We work with about 1,000 people a year and enable people in their journey of recovery and support them to get paid work.

Restore provides two main types of support. These are coaching and recovery groups. Coaching is one to one support aimed at enabling the person supported to do something specific. Restores coaching support focuses on supporting people to get paid work, to go back to work after a period of sickness, or to start education. Recovery groups provide people with the opportunity to come together in a group and work on their journey of recovery together. They use practical tasks (such as gardening, woodwork, catering) to make this possible.

Street League work with young people, progressing them into employment, education and training by engaging them through football, fitness, dance fitness and multisports. We specialise in helping our participants (16-24 years’ olds from disadvantaged areas) progress from our unique sport/fitness and education programmes into sustainable employment, education and training.

We currently operate across the UK in 14 regions, including Greater London, the North West of England, West Midlands, Yorkshire and extensively across Scotland.

The Progressions Coordinator will be required to deliver group employability and personal development workshops and accredited qualifications at the Street League Academy. They will carry out 1-2-1 progression meetings with Street League participants and liaise with employers and colleges to broker opportunities and support young people into Education, Employment or Training. 

Responsible for positive participant outcomes into Employment, Education and Training, the progressions team are an integral part of Street League operational delivery. Targeted on delivery and outcomes you will report to the Operations Manager. 

A teaching qualification (e.g. PTLLS or equivalent), plus experience in delivering employability services, accredited qualifications and job brokering is highly desirable. Considerations will be made for candidates with experience in delivering training or in careers guidance plus an appropriate assessor qualification would be desirable.

All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure Check.

Street League is an equal opportunities employer.